Michael Baker International

Bridge Department Manager

Michael Baker International

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Columbus • Ohio • United States

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Salary

💰 $109,179 - $170,507 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Responsible for the growth, performance, and success of the Bridge and Transportation practice in the Columbus office
  • Lead and grow a high-performing team of engineers and designers delivering bridge design, rehabilitation, inspection, and load rating projects for ODOT and local Ohio clients
  • Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with agreed-upon scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and client expectations
  • Provide technical leadership, assign and review work, oversee QA/QC, and identify scope changes and additional services
  • Identify, assess, and manage project and operational risk
  • Lead hiring, staff development, performance management, retention, and succession planning
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key client decision-makers and remain informed of upcoming project opportunities
  • Serve as the primary client interface for key accounts
  • Lead proposal strategies and content, participate in business development efforts, and represent Michael Baker as an active leader within the Ohio transportation community

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
  • 15+ years of experience in bridge engineering, including new bridge design, rehabilitation, inspection, and load rating
  • Extensive experience working with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and local Ohio public agencies
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Ohio, or ability to obtain Ohio licensure within a reasonable timeframe
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams and mentoring technical staff
  • Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
  • Proven experience overseeing successful project delivery
  • Track record of leading and winning proposals
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
  • Professional and personal development
  • Generous paid time off
  • Commuter and wellness benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
bridge designrehabilitationinspectionload ratingproject deliveryQA/QCrisk managementproposal strategiesbusiness development
Soft Skills
leadershipteam developmentperformance managementclient relationship managementcommunicationpresentationproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license in Ohio